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Jaw Pain Treatment
Jaw Pain Treatment in Rockhampton
and Emerald
If you are suffering from unexplained symptoms such as head or facial pain, joints that click, or tender jaw muscles, you could be suffering from a TMJ problem. Our experienced dental teams can help relieve your pain by utilising advanced dental technologies to diagnose and provide jaw pain treatment at our Rockhampton and Emerald dental clinics.
If you are worried that you may have a jaw joint problem, why not book an appointment with our experienced dental teams at A2Z today.

What is TMJ? Our Rockhampton dentist explains ….

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect the lower jaw to your skull bones and are located on the sides of your head. They interact with your muscles, ligaments, and bones to help you with movements such as speaking, chewing, and yawning. When something goes wrong with these joints it results in TMJ pain that can escalate into TMJD or temporomandibular joint disorder.
Common causes of TMJD or TMD

While there are several reasons for TMJD or TMJ pain, at our Emerald clinic the most common reasons are:

  • Teeth grinding or clenching
  • Injuries of the head, neck, or jaw
  • Chronic stress contained in the facial muscles or jaw
  • Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis in the TMJ
  • Dislocation of the disc between the temporomandibular ball and socket
  • Problems with the shape of the temporomandibular shape

Jaw Pain Treatment

In Emerald and Rockhampton, we recommend several treatment options for TMJD. A thorough examination and cone beam imaging helps our dentist diagnose and determine the best treatment plan for your unique needs. Treatments include:
  • Mouthguards
  • Muscle relaxant injections
  • Straightening the teeth to correct the bite
  • Physiotherapy or in extreme cases,
  • Surgery
Treatments you can try at home for TMJ disorders include applying ice packs, medications such as Ibuprofen, experimenting with different types of pillows, and practising jaw massage and exercises.
Our experienced dentists offer a range of jaw pain treatment at our Rockhampton and Emerald clinics. If you need jaw pain relief then contact the team at A2Z Dental to schedule an appointment where we can discuss your best TMJ/TMJD treatment options.
Note: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many dentists work at your clinics in Rockhampton

We have 2 highly experienced dentists based in Rockhampton, who serve Emerald along with 4 dental assistants, so you can be assured of a friendly and warm welcome and gentle and caring treatment.

Q: Are there any dental services or treatments that your Rockhampton dentist provide that not many other clinics

Yes. We provide;

  • The latest computer-guided digital implant systems using premium dental implants such as DIO, MIS, Neoss, and BioHorizons)
  • Same-day crowns and porcelain veneers using the latest CEREC Technology
  • Sleep dentistry utilising a range of anti-snoring and teeth grinding devices
  • State-of-the-art sedation dentistry and general anaesthetics
  • Bone grafting
  • 3D Cone beam X-ray technology (CBCT) for better diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Digital Smile Design
Q: What payment methods do you offer?

We offer patients several ways to pay including cash, credit card, and HICAPS. In addition, our dentist in Rockhampton and Emerald offers several flexible payment options that allow you to spread payments over a number of weeks or months. These include: ZIP Pay, AfterPay, Open Pay or the National Dental Plan.

We also accept all forms of valid health insurance and are preferred providers of BUPA. Finally, we accept DVA, CDBS and XHP vouchers.

Q: Do you offer any promotions on services when patients visit your dental clinic in Rockhampton QLD?

Yes. We currently offer $5.00 off your bill if your dental appointment is booked online. We also run a loyalty system whereby points turn into cash – 1000 loyalty points, for example, equates to $50.00 – which can be used to pay for dental treatments for up to 1 year.

We also offer a $250 referral fee for Invisalign treatment towards any future treatments and free take-home teeth whitening treatment for every Invisalign patient.

Q: I don’t live in Rockhampton; can I still visit your dental clinic?

Absolutely. Many of our current patients come from the surrounding suburbs, but because we are an affordable, full-service dentist, we regularly see patients from outside of these areas.

Q: Is there parking available at your Rockhampton dental clinic?

Yes, we have ample onsite parking available for patients complete with disabled access if required.

If you are looking for a trusted Rockhampton dentist then it’s good to know that over the last 15 years our dentist has built up a level of trust among our existing patients by continually operating at the highest levels of patient care.
Why not book an appointment at our Rockhampton dentist and see for

Rockhampton

36 Macaree Street, N.Rockhampton 4701
Monday - Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday / Sunday Closed

Emerald

69 Ruby Street, Emerald 4720
Monday - Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday / Sunday Closed

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